Sonic boom in B-town
Stephen Pennell watches another two nights of Birmingham’s finest.
Birmingham Weekender in Digbeth – first programme highlights announcement
First participants confirmed through the Birmingham Weekender in Digbeth Open Call.
Hippodrome celebrations continue with youth production
First look: In rehearsals for Birmingham Hippodrome’s West Side Story.
Madness tickets up for grabs
Fun, ska and horse racing can be yours.
Music legend speaks at Birmingham City University-backed event
Nile Rodgers delivers surprise keynote speech to University songwriting network.
Peter Andre prepares for his Hippodrome debut
Grease is still the word for Aussie star.
Greatest talent wanted
Search on for the star of The Greatest Show.
The Sound of the Crowd
Rain, grey skies and good music? It must be time for Solihull Summer Fest again.
Theatre star in canine adventure
Jodie Prenger visits Birmingham Dog’s Home.
Caravan blues
Annual show rolls into town once more.
The West Midlands is the Only way to go!
Enjoy exclusive events, festivals and destinations ‘Only Here’ during summer and autumn.
Fresh hope for Acorns
Celebrities get behind urgent Black Country children’s hospice appeal.
A State of the Brummie Nation Address
Stephen Pennell looks at the Brummie music scene past, present and future.
Go back in time at Artrix
There’s a celebration of nostalgia taking place in Bromsgrove.
Midlands musical hot spot adds Birmingham date
New promotion for city venue.
Jazz city launch key to City of Culture
Long-established festival gets underway.
Laura Mvula to receive honorary doctorate
Acclaimed singer honoured by Birmingham City University.
Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival ready to roll
Long-established festival ready to take over the region once more.
The Return of the Dance Hall
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall goes from strength to strength.
Shaun of the living
Dave Woodhall talks to Happy Mondays and Black Grape singer Shaun Ryder.
Buskers invited to unwind – and restring – at guitarguitar
Free re-string and cuppa, as store opens doors to high street performers across the country.
Review: Madeleine Peyroux
An appreciative Glee Club audience watched a major talent.
Solihull Fest 2019 competition
Your chance to win tickets to the big event at Tudor Grange.
Just my Imagination
Leee John of Imagination talks about bingo, platinum discs and having children named after him.
Birmingham conference hears evidence regarding early days of music
Artificial intelligence may be used to reveal secrets behind traditional folk music dating back thousands of years.
Paul Weller: Cannock Chase
Richard Nevin takes a walk through the woods with the Modfather.
World class names for Kenilworth Arts Festival
Top attractions coming to Warwickshire.
Madeleine Peyroux to play Glee Club
Birmingham date for highly-respected vocalist.
Summer in the cities
There’s plenty to be doing over the next few days.
Jess Glynne goes to Wolverhampton
The I Cry When I Laugh singer tells us about her new recording, and the accompanying tour.